Celebrating RE at York St John
Staff, trainee teachers, former students, partner
schools and pupils attached to York St John University will be
celebrating Religious Education (RE) in style at an event taking
place on Thursday 10 March.
The event will focus on the exciting diversity
and richness that exists in RE classrooms today. It is one of a
number of events being held across the country during Celebrating
RE month.
Professor Julian Stern, Dean of the Faculty of
Education & Theology at York St John University, will open the
event with a keynote address on ‘Why we should celebrate RE’.
Current and past trainees will present
innovative activities and strategies they have adopted in their RE
classrooms and there will be an interactive exhibition space based
around seven main belief traditions which are taught in schools
today. Tours of the David Hope RE Centre, a unique and inspiring
resource centre, will also take place.
Imelda O’Grady, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty
of Education & Theology and Tutor for PGCE RE (Secondary)
said:
“Religious Education is central to the work of
York St John, with its long history in Education, Theology,
Religious Studies and the David Hope RE centre. This event provides
an invaluable opportunity for PGCE students to demonstrate the
creativity of their subject area.”
Celebrating RE is a month long celebration of
RE in schools, colleges, universities, faith and belief communities
and local communities throughout England and Wales. It is organised
by the Religious Education Council of England and Wales. Its
purpose is to celebrate the contribution that high quality RE can
make to the education of every child and young person. It also aims
to raise public awareness and understanding of the nature of RE as
a subject which is relevant, challenging, interesting and of
educational value to all, whatever their religious or philosophical
background.
For further press information
please contact Amy Hey, PR & Communications Officer
on T: 01904 876466 or E: a.hey@yorksj.ac.uk
